Mighty Baby evolved out of The Action as a vehicle for the progressive development of their music. Sometimes misunderstood, these developments were often quite radical relying heavily on improvisation. It demanded a great deal from audiences -but if they were up for it, so were Mighty Baby.The bands own compositions had a strong West Coast flavour to them and were characteristically jazz or country rock influenced.Just like The Action, Mighty Baby were a truly collaborative outfit who gave their best performances in a live setting when the essential interaction with the audience was present.After all this time it is pleasing to witness the continuing enthusiasm and interest of the bands followers for material that was produced back in the late 60s and early 70s. December 2000 saw the release of ‘Live In the Attic’ on CD-R format in response to the many requests for new material.Additional previously unreleased recordings are currently being gathered together, in preparation for release at some future date. As soon as we have enough, we will let you know.Best wishesMightybaby

ALBUMS:1(C) MIGHTY BABY (Head HDLS 6002) 1969 R22(C) A JUG OF LOVE (Blue Horizon 2931 001) 1971 R2NB: (1) reissued as Egyptian Tomb (Psycho 31) 1984 (SC) and on CD (Big Beat CDWIKD 120) 1994 along with some demos recorded in 1968 when they were still The Action. (2) reissued on CD (Flash 58) 199?, with one additional track - their, A Blanket In My Muesli from Glastonbury '71.

45:1 Devil's Whisper/Virgin Spring (Blue Horizon 2096 003) 1971

This superb late sixties underground band were formed from the remnants of pop/soul band The Action, who were popular around the London mod club circuit and issued five singles on Parlophone, including I'll Keep Holding On and Shadows and Reflections between 1965-67.Both Mighty Baby albums are now very rare. The first, in particular, has a definite psychedelic West Coast influence. Both are important progressive releases and Mighty Baby had their own distinctive and imaginative sound. Their music was often a sophisticated interplay between the twin guitars of King and Stone and the woodwind accompaniment of Whiteman. Its influences were wide-ranging from jazz (Egyptian Tomb) through to country rock (I'm From The Country) and Some Way From The Sun, notable for an hypnotic guitar intro. Egyptian Tomb is unquestionably the most inspired moment on their first album - melodic guitar playing set to a jazzy arrangement.Alan King later played in Ace whilst Martin Stone later fronted Chilli Willi and Red Hot Peppers. Mighty Baby also played on lots of other albums, including Reg King's and others on Head. Evans, Powell and Whiteman were later in Habibiyya.

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you have posted a fantastic piece of progressive, soulful music here.i read about them at phrock's site and then lo and behold the album i read so much about was found here.se this is how the musical grapevine works folks.the first chance i get to see this cd in any 'form' i will most definitely grab it.great stuff and thanks to yourhebus

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